Justin Bieber Breaks Beatles Record

Justin Bieber Breaks Beatles Record

That’s according to Billboard’s metrics, which show Bieber besting a record previously held by both the Beatles and Drake: The most songs on the chart in a single week.

Bieber placed 17 songs on the December 5 edition of the Hot 100, up from 14 by the Beatles on April 11, 1964 and by Drake on March 7 and October 17 of this year. The Beatles record stood for more than 50 years, occurring at the height of Beatlemania.

Bieber also ties a record jointly held by the Beatles and 50 Cent in having three songs in the top 5. 50 Cent’s record included appearing as a featured artist on the Game’s first album. The Beatles still hold the record for having all five top five songs simultaneously.